Litigation Law
Examination-in-Chief
The initial questioning of a witness by the party who called them, used to bring out their evidence in support of that party's case.
Examination-in-chief is the first round of questioning a witness undergoes, conducted by the lawyer who summoned them to testify. It is meant to draw out their version of events in support of the case, and generally cannot use leading questions that suggest the answer.
It is followed by cross-examination from the other side, and sometimes a further round of re-examination to clarify points raised during cross-examination.
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